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JOF 2019 FAQ’s When I make my pledge, how long is it for?

—These pledges are for one year only - from January to December of 2019

What is our remaining debt?

—We owe approximately $181,000

We obviously will not pay off the entire debt in one year. What is the goal set for paying off all the debt?

—At our current rate of payment, we will pay off our debt by the end of 2019.

How much do we need to give each year to pay off the debt by the end of 2019?

—To pay off the debt by the end of 2019, we need to average $175,000.

Why does the church have 2 budgets (JOF and the general operating budget)?

—When our congregation decided to build a new facility, we did not want to build it at the expense of our regular ministries. In order to accomplish that, a separate budget was set up that would be funded by special sacrificial giving above and beyond our regular offerings to NW.

How do I designate what portion of my giving goes to JOF and to the general budget?

—You can simply write JOF and the amount to go to JOF on the memo line of your check. You do not have to write a separate check, though you can if you prefer. If you do not designate this on your check, NONE of the check goes to JOF. There are several options if you prefer to give electronically. For details, contact Lisa Pereira at [email protected].

I have not been able to fulfill my previous JOF commitments. Should I make a new pledge or finish those first?

—Completing your previous commitments is a great thing if you are able (2 Cor. 8:10-12). If that is what God leads you to do, for our records, it would be most helpful to reflect that plan to fulfill your previous commitments as (part of) your JOF commitment for 2019. That way we will have a better idea of the giving to expect in this coming year’s campaign.

Why are we giving away 10% of our JOF?

—We give away 10% of our JOF gifts to ministries like our church plants, orphanages, pregnancy centers and special projects of our missionaries. Jesus taught that “where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also.” In light of that reality, we are giving away the “first fruits” of our JOF offerings to direct our hearts towards the needs of others above our own. We also hope it will help us grow to love the kind of giving that we will be able to do when our debt is gone so that, when that day comes, we would rather give to others than spend on ourselves.